Blaine Company is considering four investment proposals, each requiring the same amount of initial cash investment. The excess present value index for each proposal is listed below. Using the index as a selection criterion, identify the index of the most attractive proposal.
a. 90
b. 100
c. 110
d. 115
The primary limitation of the cash payback method is that it
a. Uses before-tax cash flows.
b. Identifies the length of time it will take to recover the investment outlay in cash.
c. Ignores the profitability of one investment project as compared to another.
d. Involves a more sophisticated analysis than the net present value method.
Which of the following is not one of the considerations given to capital budgeting proposals?
Select one:
A. Whether there is an immediate need to replace or repair critical assets
B. Whether the proposal is in compliance with capital budgeting policies
C. Whether the proposal would meet the established minimum return on capital
D. Whether the proposal is congruent with the firm's long-term goals
E. All of the above are considerations given to capital budgeting proposals
Blaine Company is considering four investment proposals, each requiring the same amount of initial cash investment. The excess present value index for each proposal is listed below. Using the index as a selection criterion, identify the index of the most attractive proposal.
a. 90
b. 100
c. 110
d. 115
The primary limitation of the cash payback method is that it
a. Uses before-tax cash flows.
b. Identifies the length of time it will take to recover the investment outlay in cash.
c. Ignores the profitability of one investment project as compared to another.
d. Involves a more sophisticated analysis than the net present value method.
Which of the following is not one of the considerations given to capital budgeting proposals?
Select one:
A. Whether there is an immediate need to replace or repair critical assets
B. Whether the proposal is in compliance with capital budgeting policies
C. Whether the proposal would meet the established minimum return on capital
D. Whether the proposal is congruent with the firm's long-term goals
E. All of the above are considerations given to capital budgeting proposals
Related questions
Renaissance Capital Group is considering allocating a limitedamount of capital investment funds among four proposals. The amountof proposed investment, estimated income from operations, and netcash flow for each proposal are as follows:
| Investment | Year | Income from Operations | Net Cash Flow | |||
| Proposal A: | $680,000 | 1 | $ 64,000 | $ 200,000 | ||
| 2 | 64,000 | 200,000 | ||||
| 3 | 64,000 | 200,000 | ||||
| 4 | 24,000 | 160,000 | ||||
| 5 | 24,000 | 160,000 | ||||
| $240,000 | $ 920,000 | |||||
| Proposal B: | $320,000 | 1 | $ 26,000 | $ 90,000 | ||
| 2 | 26,000 | 90,000 | ||||
| 3 | 6,000 | 70,000 | ||||
| 4 | 6,000 | 70,000 | ||||
| 5 | (44,000) | 20,000 | ||||
| $ 20,000 | $340,000 | |||||
| Proposal C: | $108,000 | 1 | $ 33,400 | $ 55,000 | ||
| 2 | 31,400 | 53,000 | ||||
| 3 | 28,400 | 50,000 | ||||
| 4 | 25,400 | 47,000 | ||||
| 5 | 23,400 | 45,000 | ||||
| $142,000 | $ 250,000 | |||||
| Proposal D: | $400,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $ 180,000 | ||
| 2 | 100,000 | 180,000 | ||||
| 3 | 80,000 | 160,000 | ||||
| 4 | 20,000 | 100,000 | ||||
| 5 | 0 | 80,000 | ||||
| $300,000 | $700,000 |
The company's capital rationing policy requires a maximum cashpayback period of three years. In addition, a minimum average rateof return of 12% is required on all projects. If the precedingstandards are met, the net present value method and present valueindexes are used to rank the remaining proposals.
| Present Value of $1 at CompoundInterest | |||||
| Year | 6% | 10% | 12% | 15% | 20% |
| 1 | 0.943 | 0.909 | 0.893 | 0.870 | 0.833 |
| 2 | 0.890 | 0.826 | 0.797 | 0.756 | 0.694 |
| 3 | 0.840 | 0.751 | 0.712 | 0.658 | 0.579 |
| 4 | 0.792 | 0.683 | 0.636 | 0.572 | 0.482 |
| 5 | 0.747 | 0.621 | 0.567 | 0.497 | 0.402 |
| 6 | 0.705 | 0.564 | 0.507 | 0.432 | 0.335 |
| 7 | 0.665 | 0.513 | 0.452 | 0.376 | 0.279 |
| 8 | 0.627 | 0.467 | 0.404 | 0.327 | 0.233 |
| 9 | 0.592 | 0.424 | 0.361 | 0.284 | 0.194 |
| 10 | 0.558 | 0.386 | 0.322 | 0.247 | 0.162 |
Required:
1. Compute the cash payback period for each ofthe four proposals.
| Cash Payback Period | |
| Proposal A | |
| Proposal B | |
| Proposal C | |
| Proposal D |
2. Giving effect to straight-line depreciationon the investments and assuming no estimated residual value,compute the average rate of return for each of the four proposals.If required, round your answers to one decimal place.
| Average Rate of Return | |
| Proposal A | % |
| Proposal B | % |
| Proposal C | % |
| Proposal D | % |
3. Using the following format, summarize theresults of your computations in parts (1) and (2) by placing thecalculated amounts in the first two columns on the left andindicate which proposals should be accepted for further analysisand which should be rejected. If required, round your answers toone decimal place.
| Proposal | Cash Payback Period | Average Rate of Return | Accept or Reject | |
| A | % | |||
| B | % | |||
| C | % | |||
| D | % | |||
4. For the proposals accepted for furtheranalysis in part (3), compute the net present value. Use a rate of15% and the present value of $1 table above. Round to the nearestdollar.
| Select the proposal accepted for further analysis. | ||
| Present value of net cash flow total | $ | $ |
| Less amount to be invested | $ | $ |
| Net present value | $ | $ |
5. Compute the present value index for each ofthe proposals in part (4). If required, round your answers to twodecimal places.
| Select proposal to compute Present value index. | ||
| Present value index (rounded) |
6. Rank the proposals from most attractive toleast attractive, based on the present values of net cash flowscomputed in part (4).
| Rank 1st | |
| Rank 2nd |
7. Rank the proposals from most attractive toleast attractive, based on the present value indexes computed inpart (5).
| Rank 1st | |
| Rank 2nd |
8. The present value indexes indicate thatalthough Proposal has the larger net present value, it is not asattractive as Proposal in terms of the amount of present value perdollar invested. Proposal requires the larger investment. Thus,management should use investment resources for Proposal beforeinvesting in Proposal , absent any other qualitative considerationsthat may impact the decision.
Capital Rationing Decision for a Service Company Involving FourProposals
Renaissance Capital Group is considering allocating a limitedamount of capital investment funds among four proposals. The amountof proposed investment, estimated income from operations, and netcash flow for each proposal are as follows:
| Investment | Year | Income from Operations | Net Cash Flow | |||
| Proposal A: | $680,000 | 1 | $ 64,000 | $ 200,000 | ||
| 2 | 64,000 | 200,000 | ||||
| 3 | 64,000 | 200,000 | ||||
| 4 | 24,000 | 160,000 | ||||
| 5 | 24,000 | 160,000 | ||||
| $240,000 | $ 920,000 | |||||
| Proposal B: | $320,000 | 1 | $ 26,000 | $ 90,000 | ||
| 2 | 26,000 | 90,000 | ||||
| 3 | 6,000 | 70,000 | ||||
| 4 | 6,000 | 70,000 | ||||
| 5 | (44,000) | 20,000 | ||||
| $ 20,000 | $340,000 | |||||
| Proposal C: | $108,000 | 1 | $ 33,400 | $ 55,000 | ||
| 2 | 31,400 | 53,000 | ||||
| 3 | 28,400 | 50,000 | ||||
| 4 | 25,400 | 47,000 | ||||
| 5 | 23,400 | 45,000 | ||||
| $142,000 | $ 250,000 | |||||
| Proposal D: | $400,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $ 180,000 | ||
| 2 | 100,000 | 180,000 | ||||
| 3 | 80,000 | 160,000 | ||||
| 4 | 20,000 | 100,000 | ||||
| 5 | 0 | 80,000 | ||||
| $300,000 | $700,000 |
The company's capital rationing policy requires a maximum cashpayback period of three years. In addition, a minimum average rateof return of 12% is required on all projects. If the precedingstandards are met, the net present value method and present valueindexes are used to rank the remaining proposals.
| Present Value of $1 at CompoundInterest | |||||
| Year | 6% | 10% | 12% | 15% | 20% |
| 1 | 0.943 | 0.909 | 0.893 | 0.870 | 0.833 |
| 2 | 0.890 | 0.826 | 0.797 | 0.756 | 0.694 |
| 3 | 0.840 | 0.751 | 0.712 | 0.658 | 0.579 |
| 4 | 0.792 | 0.683 | 0.636 | 0.572 | 0.482 |
| 5 | 0.747 | 0.621 | 0.567 | 0.497 | 0.402 |
| 6 | 0.705 | 0.564 | 0.507 | 0.432 | 0.335 |
| 7 | 0.665 | 0.513 | 0.452 | 0.376 | 0.279 |
| 8 | 0.627 | 0.467 | 0.404 | 0.327 | 0.233 |
| 9 | 0.592 | 0.424 | 0.361 | 0.284 | 0.194 |
| 10 | 0.558 | 0.386 | 0.322 | 0.247 | 0.162 |
Required:
1. Compute the cash payback period for each ofthe four proposals.
| Cash Payback Period | |
| Proposal A | |
| Proposal B | |
| Proposal C | |
| Proposal D |
2. Giving effect to straight-line depreciationon the investments and assuming no estimated residual value,compute the average rate of return for each of the four proposals.If required, round your answers to one decimal place.
| Average Rate of Return | |
| Proposal A | % |
| Proposal B | % |
| Proposal C | % |
| Proposal D | % |
3. Using the following format, summarize theresults of your computations in parts (1) and (2) by placing thecalculated amounts in the first two columns on the left andindicate which proposals should be accepted for further analysisand which should be rejected. If required, round your answers toone decimal place.
| Proposal | Cash Payback Period | Average Rate of Return | Accept or Reject | |
| A | % | |||
| B | % | |||
| C | % | |||
| D | % | |||
4. For the proposals accepted for furtheranalysis in part (3), compute the net present value. Use a rate of15% and the present value of $1 table above. Round to the nearestdollar.
| Select the proposal accepted for further analysis. | ||
| Present value of net cash flow total | $ | $ |
| Less amount to be invested | $ | $ |
| Net present value | $ | $ |
5. Compute the present value index for each ofthe proposals in part (4). If required, round your answers to twodecimal places.
| Select proposal to compute Present value index. | ||
| Present value index (rounded) |
